Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
10th Class English pairing scheme 2026
75 marks · Objective 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 10 minutes.
Single detailed source
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 19 MCQs: 5 verb forms, 4 spellings, 5 meanings of underlined words, 5 grammar. |
| Q2 | Short questions | Attempt any 5 of 8 (10 marks), from units 1 to 10 and both reviews. |
| Q3 | Translation | Translate 1 of 2 paragraphs into Urdu (8 marks). |
| Q4 | Summary or stanza | Summary of a poem or explanation of a stanza (5 marks). |
| Q5 | Essay or paragraph | Essay of 150 to 200 words or paragraph of 100 to 150 words (15 marks). |
| Q6 and Q7 | Sentences and word pairs | Any 5 of 8 in each (10 marks). |
| Q8 | Translation | Urdu to English paragraph (8 marks). |
Smart syllabus
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Notes and sources
- We do not publish a board pattern paper for English. Use the chapter tests for practice.
Sources: Hira Academy: Class 10 English pairing scheme · PECTAA Curriculum & Compliance (official smart syllabus notifications)
Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
Practice paper formats
| Paper | Pattern | Marks | Time | Free paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter test | 10 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions | 30 | 40 minutes | Open |
| Quarter book | 12 MCQs, 8 short questions, 3 long questions | 40 | 1 hour | Open |
| Half book | 15 MCQs, 10 short questions, 3 long questions | 50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Open |
| Full book | 15 MCQs, 12 short questions, 4 long questions | 75 | 2 hours 30 minutes | Open |
English chapters
- UNIT 1: HAZRAT MUHAMMAD’S (ﷺ) SOCIAL REFORMS FOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN, ORPHANS AND SLAVES
- UNIT 2: MY BELOVED PAKISTAN (POEM)
- UNIT 3: DIGITAL GLOBALISATION TRANSFORMING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- UNIT 4: THE EARTH: ACT NOW FOR TOMORROW
- UNIT 5: THE HAPPY PRINCE
- UNIT 6: DRUG ABUSE
- UNIT 7: TIME (POEM)
- UNIT 8: POLLUTION-FREE PAKISTAN WITH GREENERY ALL AROUND
- UNIT 9: THE ROAD NOT TAKEN (POEM)
- UNIT 10: THE THREE QUESTIONS
- REVIEW 2
- TENSES
- ENGLISH B
Questions teachers ask
What is the 10th Class English paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 75 marks. Time: Objective 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 10 minutes. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
Is there a smart syllabus for 10th Class English?
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.